“The Hull family is a prime example of what motivates our research group to pour our energy into pushing for a future where we have prevention, treatments, and cures for melanoma and other cancers. The support and personal commitment of the Hull family and their community help make this possible.”

-Dr. Kevin Barry , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

What would Elliott want everyone to know or do?

Your skin is your largest organ. It protects your body. Protect it back! Wear sunscreen. Don’t use tanning beds. Think of it this way: If you get your teeth checked twice a year, consider having your doctor check your skin once yearly.

“In order to keep the swelling of Elliott’s brain in check, he was administered steroids. Immunotherapy is not an effective means of treatment for a patient on steroids as they block the transmission of the therapy to the brain. Steroids, while keeping the swelling of his brain in check, did not allow for what his medical team thought might have at least given him a chance.”

Queen Anne couple starts nonprofit to honor son who lost fight with metastatic melanoma

“My son handed me my purpose, and that’s how I have to look at it.”